Page 40 of Take My Kiss
“Colton…” I lower my voice. “Tell me.”
“Nothin’, you were comatose for most of it.” He walks backward toward the hallway. “And it wasn’t a problem to take care of y’all. My mom and siblings pitched in, too. But anyway, I’ll have your food and water at the table whenever you’re done.”
He closes the door behind him, and it takes a few minutes to gain the strength to stand. Once I’m in the bathroom and see myself in the mirror, I’m horrified at my appearance.
“Good God.” I shake my head. No wonder he looked terrified.
The last time I was this out of it was when Sam was three, and I had no one to help me with him. It took twice as long toget over, but then he got sick too, which amplified the whole awful situation.
Once I’ve relieved myself and brushed my teeth, I check my phone and find numerous texts from Raven, Delilah, and Mattie in our group chat. As I scroll through them, I’ve missed a lot in the past couple days.
Amelia
I’m about to get in the shower, but letting y’all know I’m alive. Well, barely.
Raven
Oh thank goodness! I was about to tell Colt to give you mouth-to-mouth if you didn’t wake up soon.
Delilah
Hell, ask him to do it anyway.
She sends a GIF that has me cracking up out loud, which hurts because I’ve hardly moved and my body’s sore.
Damn her.
Mattie
I need a refresher on what this guy looks like before I can offer my opinion.
Delilah
A younger and taller Bradley Cooper with facial hair and less controversial.
Mattie
Not my type, but I can see the appeal.
Raven
Considering you prefer boobs with a criminal record, it’s safe to say you wouldn’t think he’s attractive.
Mattie
Cheap shot. That was ONE time. I was in my bad girl era. I’ve since rehabilitated!
Delilah
What about the one who was a pot dealer…R-something?
Raven
Ramona! I liked her.
Mattie
Okay, so I relapsed once. At least she never got caught or went to jail!
